hymer1942 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Evening all, has anyone got one of the above on the Renault Master, would like some. Info please. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 In case you don't get a response, I note that the 65GE model was reported on in the December 2012 issue of Which Motorhome magazine. (Summary here http://tinyurl.com/p7cw4b9 ) For the 65HGE an electrically-operated above-dinette bed (photos on below link) is added to the GE's specification. http://www.eshartleygroup.co.uk/used-cars/detail&vid=60447 If you buy a 65HGE, I bellieve you'll need to watch the overall weight, as the 65GE's payload (without the extra weight of the 2nd bed) is not that generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I've had a look at a couple of Renault based van premium models and was severely underwhelmed by both the design and execution. Clashes between furniture and opening doors, the hab door retainer not engaging because the door hit the side window first!, and lots of trim coming unstuck I would inspect very carefully if you are considering. (and I'm a Hobby owner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Barry, I though if you chopped your arm of it would have Hymer written through it, just like a stick of blackpool rock..why the change...dont think Hobby an improvement on Hymer to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi Eddie we now feel a twin bed van is the way to go for us and Hymer just don't have what I want in the length, so looking at all options, La Strada Nova as well. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 what length van do you prefer Barry? when you get across the channel length dont matter as much...width can be more an issue generally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Eddie, it's my drive length at home, realistically 7 metres. That is why we have kept the S650 hymer for nearly six years. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I would be very careful before buying a Hobby - spares seem to be only available on special order from germany and take an eternity to arrive - 7 weeks for a shower tray! At least that arrived - 4 months for a spare key (new van only came with one) and still waiting!! Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Roy M - 2013-12-12 6:16 PM I would be very careful before buying a Hobby - spares seem to be only available on special order from germany and take an eternity to arrive - 7 weeks for a shower tray! At least that arrived - 4 months for a spare key (new van only came with one) and still waiting!! Roy This earlier thread http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Buyer-beware/33061/#M395820 also mentions a new Hobby being sold with just one key, with the dealership telling the buyer initially that a 2nd key would come from the base-vehicle's manufacturer, then telling him that the key would come from Hobby, then (apparently) 'finding' the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Derek Uzzell - 2013-12-12 6:55 PM This earlier thread http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Buyer-beware/33061/#M395820 also mentions a new Hobby being sold with just one key, with the dealership telling the buyer initially that a 2nd key would come from the base-vehicle's manufacturer, then telling him that the key would come from Hobby, then (apparently) 'finding' the key. Thanks - interesting thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWO Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Had a look a couple of years ago with every intension that either that or the similar Fiat was to be our next van. We could not live with that interior. Too much Big Fat Gipsy Wedding than the usual Hobby Pikey look Dark narrow and all bed. HWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi all have since had a look in one and not impressed at all. Back to finding a LA STRADA NOVA to look at. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 HWO - 2013-12-12 8:32 PM Had a look a couple of years ago with every intension that either that or the similar Fiat was to be our next van. We could not live with that interior. Too much Big Fat Gipsy Wedding than the usual Hobby Pikey look Dark narrow and all bed. HWO Ha ha ha...yes agree the faux glass drinks cabinet with garish backlighting, alone enough to put us right off! Then the icing on the cake the cramped bed with no head room..like sleeping on a book shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 hymer1942 - 2013-12-12 8:40 PM Hi all have since had a look in one and not impressed at all. Back to finding a LA STRADA NOVA to look at. Barrie I still really like the la Strada avanti C exclusive ..real quality but price tag to match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi all, the big problem is finding a NOVA to look at, a very scarce Van. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 hymer1942 - 2013-12-13 1:06 PM Hi all, the big problem is finding a NOVA to look at, a very scarce Van. Barrie there is a show in Essen late February.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Eddie will be in Javea. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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